Career questions tagged physical-therapist
What are the average day to day duties of a physical therapist/physical therapy aide?
I am currently working on a Health Science major with a concentration in physical therapy. I would like to further understand the responsibilities of professionals who work in physical therapy.
How to become a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Note: Given the growing interest in the physical therapy field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Do I have to take Chemistry first before I can take AP Chemistry in high school?
I'm trying to figure out my schedule for the rest of my 2 years of high school. I'm trying to become a Physical Therapist.
What is the best path to take to become a Physical Therapist? What classes should I take now?
I want a high-paying job as a physical therapist, but I don't know how to get there. It would be very helpful to know what kind of college I should attend.
As a high school student, what high school or CCP classes would you recommend taking before college to help me prepare to become a Physical Therapist?
High school student looking for advice
What is it like to be a physical Therapist?
advice, tips, help, specifics, details
If you are a physical therapist or were one, what was it like Where did you work, and how long did you work for?
I am also interested in what education you got to receive the job.
Can I become a Physical Therapist with only a master's degree?
High school student looking for advice
What should I do if I'm part of a collegiate dance program and want to become a professional at ballet?
I'm in my freshman year of college and feel unsure about my career path. I want to be a professional dancer and become a physical therapist later in life. I am currently Physical Therapy Technician Certified (PTTC), and I've been struggling to find a job.
What all do athletic trainers do?
Im curious what all there is to athletic training. It is my dream career and I am currently looking deeper into it as I am a sophomore in high school (with possible early graduation by a year) and hoping to learn some more about this career. How are you treated as an athletic trainer? What do you do for your job? And ANYTHING else you think I should know. Thank you so much!!!
Do you think I could be a dance physical therapist if I minor in dance and major in Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems?
I've been a dancer all my life and I want to help dancers take care of their bodies and dance for longevity. Physical therapy was what I was thinking for that. :)
How can I be funny as a physical therapist, and make patients recovery time go faster?
I am 14 and play basketball.
How can I be more patient in being a physical therapist and helping people with their injuries?
I am in 8th grade. I like to play sports.
How is it possible to grow in the physical therapy career after getting a job ?
I want to know if I'll be stuck in the same position forever. Like are raises possible.
What is the general yearly salary of a physical therapist?
I want to become a physical therapist and I am wondering how much money a physical therapist makes yearly. I hope that I can pursue this profession.
How long did you go to college before actually working and what inspired you to be a physical therapist. ?
I am a sophomore in high school and thinking about my future. I am thinking about being a physical therapist.
How much free time do you have outside of work as a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school. I am thinking about being a physical therapist and wondering about the job details.
Im a new freshman in Vegas, I'm currently taking Principles of Health Science. We have only very few medical elective options that we can take. We have Medical Assistant and Community Health Science. I wanna be a PT, so what other courses should I take as an option and career building course?
14 year old freshman. never have never had experiences with anatomy or anything medical. im also still unsure about my career path but im planning on PT or anything medical.
Volunteer opportunities for licensed P.T. on Native American reservations for a month at a time?
I am a M.S.P.T., certified McKenzie practitioner(Cert.MDT), 24 years experience Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
Physical Therapist interview for college assignment ?
Hi My name is Jennifer! I’m currently working on my bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and hoping to eventually get into the physical therapy program at Texas Tech University. I need help with getting an interview with a DPT as apart of as one of my college assignments. I’m very excited to get in this field but want to know more about what it is DPTs do on a daily basis and what you did to get to where you are today. Thanks for any of the help!
What can I be doing now (in highschool) to be a successful physical therapist in the future?
I am a 16 year old that has a passion for physical therapy. I am currently helping my athletic trainer and am enrolled in health classes at my school but I feel like there is more I could be doing.
What is the everyday life like and duties of being a physical therapist?
I am Lily, a senior in HS. I am looking to study exercise science and get a doctorate in PT.
What is the typical every day life and duties look like being a physical therapist and is obtaining the doctorate really difficult?
I am Lily, a senior at Midview HS. I am looking into doing exercise science and then getting a doctorate in physical therapy.
What are some of the best courses to take to prepare for becoming a physical therapist.?
Any high school courses before college that would help?
What high classes will help become a physical therapist or trainer? Is there any extra classes I should be taking?
I want to know what classes to take to prepare myself.
How do I decide what classes to take to help me in the field of sports medicine? Will taking classes about physical therapy or athletic training help me?
I would like to know what classes will help me become a physical therapist.
What are some other careers that are related to physical therapy?
Any closely related careers?
What is the hardest part of being a physical therapist?
Possible future career, want to know more about what it involves.